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Schools, 1939

3,286 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 165

Fairbridge Farm Schools. Molong Venture's Success

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 8

Progress at the Fairbridge Farm schools of New South Wales, at Molong, was reported yesterday at the second annual general meeting of the organisation. Mr. W. D…

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Kiss Sends Bible Teacher to Jail

Daily News · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 1

AUCKLAND, Wed.--For having kissed a girl of 14 end having attempted to kiss another aged 17, Harry Arthur Bright, 27, was sentenced to three weeks' jail…

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Apprentices' School Reopens Tonight

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 25

After a vacation, the A.J.C. apprentices' school at Randwick racecourse will re-open at 7.45 tonight. The lads are given light physical…

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Adversity a School

Liverpool News · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 3

"A faithful student learns to welcome misfortune, learns that adversity is the prosperity of the great. He learns the greatness of humility. He shall work in…

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Fairbridge Farm School

The Land · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 10

It was reported at the annual meeting of the Fairbridge Farm Schools organisation that cottages to accommodate 84 children had been built at…

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Cold Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 5

Sir,—In reply to Mr. Gosper, probably the main reason for using materials other than wood is the risk of fire. This risk is I think. of itself sufficient to deter the educational…

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From Day to Day in Sydney. Reception at School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

THE pupils of Wenona School, North Sydney. were the hostesses yesterday, when parents and friends were invited to inspect the grounds and the new additions to the school buildings…

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School Heating Needs to be Met. Minister's Assurance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 10

The Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, gave an assurance in the Legislative Assembly yesterday that heating would be provided in those…

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The Child Mind in Art. a Fascinating Exhibition. the Teacher's Modern Way

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 10

Many years ago, when Ruskin was the arbiter of artistic taste in England, he wrote a book, "How to Learn to Draw." Pointing to the cloudy skies, perennial in northern climates, he advised beginners to seize pen, ink, and paper, and to try to reproduce the infinite shades…

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Demand for Warm Schoolrooms

Daily News · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 8

Adequate heating facilities in the schools of the State were urged by Hurstville Council last night. It was decided to co-operate with the…

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Asks For Cash New School; No Gear, at Mosman

Daily News · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 8

RESIDENTS of that exclusive suburb are asking: "Is Mosman School bankrupt?"…

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School Bus in Smash: Six Hurt

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 3

LOS ANGELES, Thursday.--Six children were injured, one critically, when a school bus overturned after having been struck by a car…

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"Most Schools Well Heated"

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 7

Inquiries had shown that 1306 schools were satisfactorily heated, and repairs and replacements were required in 162. The Minister for Education (Mr…

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I Mean To Say Old School Crupper

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 11

A splendid example of loyalty to the old school is offered by Philip Wirth, ringmaster of the family circus…

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For School Bursary Fund

The Sun · Sunday 30 April 1939 · page 12

REPRESENTATIVES from many convents were present last night at the twelfth annual dance of St. Mary's College (Gunnedah) in aid…

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The Schoolboy Detective Burglary

The Sun · Sunday 30 April 1939 · page 2

MR. and Mrs. Thompson were very annoyed with their son, Ted. They had entrusted him with the locking-up of the house one…

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Schoolboy Runner Disqualified After Breaking Record. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 17

At the inter-collegtate athle[?] meeting between Prince Alfred and St. Peter's Colleges at Adelaide Oval. G. H. Kelly (P.A.C.) was disqualified after having broken the one mile [?] record by seven…

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Cold Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 6

Sir,—In reply to "White Ant," there is no evidence that there is any great risk of fire with a timber school. The National Fire Protection Association has made an insestigation…

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Bus School Manly Change Over Classes

Daily News · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 5

Commencing today, classes will be held at Manly tram depot to train tram drivers and conductors to handle passenger buses. About 50 men will attend the classes…

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Austinmer School Ground "Verminous"

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 7

WOLLONGONG, Sunday. -- The headmaster of the Austinmer school (Mr. Yates) said yesterday that the playing area of the school was full of ticks and…

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